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And Nothing More

Name: And Nothing More
Director: Aleksandr Sokurov
Released: 1987
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1987

Director

Aleksandr Sokurov

Runtime

70 minutes

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And Nothing More uses archival newsreel footage to create a poetic meditation on the Second World War. It avoids traditional narrative arcs, opting instead for a fragmented structure that emphasizes the shared vulnerability of humanity. The film succeeds in deconstructing nationalist triumphalism and traditional power structures. By focusing on the systemic tragedy of war, it moves beyond simple hero-versus-villain binaries to explore a more complex, global perspective. However, the documentary style lacks explicit representation of specific social identities like LGBTQ+ or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does And Nothing More have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It focuses on historical newsreel footage and existential themes rather than social identity issues.

How does And Nothing More portray gender?

Fair

The film avoids traditional masculine leadership clichés by breaking down the image of the heroic soldier. It portrays the human cost of war as a universal, gender-neutral tragedy rather than a character-driven drama.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And Nothing More?

Good

By combining footage from the USSR, England, and America, the film highlights a multi-ethnic, international perspective. This disrupts a homogeneous Western narrative through a complex network of interconnected nations.

How does And Nothing More represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges nationalist fervor by focusing on the humanitarian losses of both sides. It prioritizes a spiritual, metaphysical inquiry over singular religious or state-driven moralities.

Does And Nothing More include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities. The film focuses on large-scale historical movements and existential reflection.

Present on Screen

Breaks down traditional nationalist and patriotic narratives.
Highlights a multi-ethnic perspective by combining international newsreel footage.
Rejects traditional masculine leadership clichés in favor of universal human suffering.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Provides no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of disabilities.
Does not feature character-driven roles to explore specific social identities.

Official Synopsis

The picture is about the anti-Hitler coalition of the USSR, England and America, which developed as a counterweight to the aggressive policy of Nazi Germany during the Second World War. The unique newsreel footage of these years, shot by operators of different warring countries, is connected with today's thoughts of the author about the fate of the post-war world, about the humanitarian losses of both sides and about gaining unstable hopes for the unity of the world in countering evil.

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